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AB - UC Irvine UC Irvine Previously Published Works Title Permalink https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2186b46w Journal Human Organization, 47(2) Author Chavez, L Publication Date 1988-09-25 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 4.0 Peer reviewed eScholarship.org Powered by the California Digital Library University of California Human Organization, Vol. 47, No. 2, 1988 Copyright @ 1988 by the Society for Applied Anthropology 0018-7259/88/020095-14$1.90/1 Settlers and Sojourners: The Case of Mexicans in the United States LEO R. CHAVEZ This work attempts to contribute to our understanding of the process of settlement by undocumented Mexican immigrants. The behavior of single migrants (including individuals who migrated without spouse or children) is compared to that of migrants accompanied by spouse and/or children in relation to a number of factors, including the outcome of migration experiences, variation in household composition over time, attitudes concerning residence preferences, and labor market participation. The examination reveals observable differences in migration patterns and residence intentions. Single migrants are likely to be temporary workers in the U.S. labor market. They view their jobs as temporary and are likely to return to Mexico after a brief stay in the United States. They maintain strong social and economic relationships to their place of origin. In contrast, undocumented immigrants living with their families 
TI - Settlers and Sojourners: The Case of Mexicans in the United States
JF - Human Organization
DO - 10.17730/humo.47.2.c3w84373x825tqg2
DA - 1988-06-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/unpaywall/settlers-and-sojourners-the-case-of-mexicans-in-the-united-states-Sgnuj2dCb0
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